Our Aviation Team at ATA boasts a unique blend of professionals – from mechanical engineers and material scientists to seasoned pilots and aviation safety experts. This diverse team allows us to delve deep into the causes of airplane and helicopter incidents, leaving no stone unturned.
From the operation of the flight crew to the function of aircraft systems and components, this comprehensive approach provides our clients with data to evaluate complex factors that can lead to aviation accidents.
Our Aviation Investigations Typically Involve:
- Examining and securing evidence: We carefully analyze evidence, from flight data recorders to flight data information and vehicle history data.
- Thorough testing and laboratory analyses: We employ cutting-edge techniques to uncover the root cause of failures, whether it's a design flaw, a manufacturing defect, improper maintenance, or operations errors.
Aviation Areas of Expertise
By combining this extensive knowledge with our investigative approach, we provide our clients with valuable insights into the causes of aviation incidents.
Operational and Procedural Compliance
- FAA regulations
- Pilot training and certifications
- Aircraft performance
Safety and Human Factors
- Air traffic control procedures
- Crew training and fatigue
- Meteorology factors
Mechanical and Material Analysis
- Engine failures
- Airframe and control systems
- Metallurgy fatigue
- Finite element analysis